Fisher Price Kid Tough FP3 Song & Story Player - Pink Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my 5 year-old for her birthday. She absolutely loves it and mastered the operation within minutes. Downloading stories from the website was a little tricky, but in the end was worth the time ($1.99 for most stories). Copying songs from CDs was the best feature. You can pick and delete the songs you want. You can even assign a picture to each song or to a collection of songs. For example, for High School Musical, I assigned a school bus; for the Aquamarine soundtrack, a starfish; Princess and the Pauper, a princess. Anyway, you get the idea. She also really likes the story reading function. I look forward to trying out the speaker/boom box accessory. The headphones seemed bulky to me, but my 5 year old loves how they fit and they don't slide off of her head!
I gave it 5 stars even though we had to return the first one. The play/pause button didn't work consistently, even right out of the box. It is marketed as a "kid tough" design, but we may have just had a bad player, as the replacement one seems to work fine, even after dropping it a few times. I also recommend the blue case; the pink one is very pale pink and all of the ones in store were already scuffed up and dirty.


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The Kid-Tough FP3 Player in Pink is a real digital player designed just for preschoolers. It's tough enough and easy enough for kids to use. We've also made it easy for parents to download hundreds of songs and stories onto the player from the Fisher-Price FP3 Song & Story Online Store, or from any CD. The Kid-Tough FP3 Player features: A backlit 1.4-inch LCD screen that uses icons to help kids recognize and choose their favorite songs and stories all by themselves; big buttons that make it easy to navigate; Kid-tough design that stands up to preschoolers play. Holds two hours of entertainment that's approximately 30 songs or 15 stories. Add an SD memory card to store even more. Headphones are sized just right for little ones and play at a safe volume; breakaway neck strap; six songs and two stories pre-loaded. With the software CD we've included, you can: access the Fisher-Price FP3 Song & Story Online Store; browse hundreds of kid-appropriate songs and stories, all in one place; read expert recommendations to help you choose and purchase online, anytime; copy music from CDs you already own to your player; change and manage your player's songs and stories; player software requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP; Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or above; 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM or higher recommended); 150 MB free hard-disc space for full installation; Video Graphics Card with 1024 x 768 resolution or higher; Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 with SP1 or later; Macromedia Flash plug-in; USBport; Optional for Online Store: Internet connection (broadband connection recommended). Requires 2 AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries.

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Carry-a-Tune MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great product. My two-year old loves music but destroyed two CD-players by constantly pressing the buttons and opening and closing the units; I was searching for a durable MP3 player without lots of buttons and "Carry A Tune" is exactly what I was looking for. It is easy to hold, durable (has been dropped and even thrown down a flight of stairs and still worked) and allows you to download your own MP3s or children's music CDs onto it. The buttons are simple but still a little bit beyond my son's understanding. An excellent feature is the auto-off feature which saves batteries. Battery life is pretty good.
We discovered recently, however, that the unit is not waterproof when it was dropped into the bathtub by my son. Of course, it is not supposed to be waterproof. We love this so much I am going to buy another one.

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Carry-a-Tune MP3 PlayerChild-sized and safe for their ears,plus-One hour preloaded music!Kids as young as 2 year's old can now have their own slick MP3 player in their tech toy box. Our new BeBoPTM Carry-a-Tune MP3 Player with a tough rubber housing, built-in speaker, and built-in volume limiter is made especially for young kids with safety in mind. Adults control the 5 volume settings with the highest being 80 decibels (the maximum recommended by the Child's Hearing Council). 4.5" x 5" Features include:1 Gig of memory Backlit LCD screen 4 auto shut-off settings One hour of preloaded music and audio books from our Music for Little People® and Soundprints® library Ports for earphone and for amplifier with speaker cable for classroom use USB cable for downloading additional content Open system allows you to load and play your own music as wellBattery powered (included) or AC Adapter (sold separately) (AGES 2+)

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LEGO 2GB MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)It is just as cute as it looks. It is a lot smaller than I was expecting (2 5/8in long, 5/8in deep), and it has the capability to stack LEGOs on top and underneath it, which is neat and nostalgic. I like fidgeting with the LEGOs while I listen to it on longer subway rides. The package even comes with 2 matching LEGOs to get you started, and a pair of cheap little white earbuds (which are just about as good as you would expect, no better or worse).
Now, let's get down to what the player can do. It has a very tiny little LCD screen, and a small nubbie type control button that you push to move around the menus with. It is intuitive to use but comes with easy instructions as well. It might be hard to use if you have really large clumsy fingers or have a tough time seeing small font. There are 3 menus, the music menu, the pictures, and the options. Music is sorted in terms of albums and artists, and is simple to navigate. As the music plays, it displays the album title and track title, along with cover art (if you put that on the player as well). As far as music goes, it plays music fine. It does add a delay to the beginning of songs, and it has a "fadeout" time when you pause a song. It plays about 1-2seconds longer than you would like and fades a bit. It doesn't bother me much though. What has begun to bother me is the fact that you can't look around the other menus and play a song. Any time you stray from the song playing menu, the song stops. Therefore, you can't line up the next song while the current one is playing.
In the photo menu, I can't figure out how to do anything but display the pictures. You can't set any of them as wallpaper or anything, all you can do is view them, and the screen is way too small and pixelated for it to be a useful feature. It seems like a slightly useless menu option. In the options menu, you can alter the brightness, the backlight, mess with the equalizer, change the language, and set a sleep timer. I was surprised because it doesn't have any sort of clock built into it. I liked being able to check the time on my old MP3 player. It doesn't have any program that you need to install for it, you just plug it in to the computer and load your music on. No need for any outside program or anything. It has an optional LEGO skin for your windows media player, but it is just an optional perk.
As far as battery life goes, I have not had it long but it seems to be playing strong. The package boasts 7-8hrs, and I will edit the review if I find any discrepancies. If what you are looking for is an attractive pocket-size little MP3 player, this should fit the bill.
Advantages:
Nostalgic and cute.
Stackable with LEGO bricks.
Small and portable.
No installation needed.
Simple to use with good instruction manual.
Disadvantages
Only 2gb
LCD screen is tiny and harder to see than most screens
Songs "fade" when you pause and restart songs
Can't look through menus while songs are playing.
No clock feature

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Holds up to 500 songs
2GB of internal memory
Plays both MP3 and WMA files
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Exclusive Windows Media Player skins

Holds up to 500 songs
2GB of internal memory
Plays both MP3 and WMA files
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Exclusive Windows Media Player skins

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Fisher Price Kid Tough FP3 Song & Story Player - Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my three year-old son and here is what I think of it.
The pros:
1. The volume maximum is not so loud that it will hurt their ears if they turn it up all the way.
2. The construction is sturdy, good for rough and tumble pre-schoolers who like to drop and throw things.
3. The large buttons and icon navigation are very easy for a 3 year-old to understand.
4. The "create your own icon" feature is a nice touch for odd songs.
5. The ability to choose stories or song from the get go is a nice option.
6. The headphones actually fit little heads unlike the ones that come with those cheap portable cd players you might have purchased for your little one in the past.
7. The Fisher Price web site is filled with reasonably priced music and stories appropriate for the pre-school age group.
The cons:
That being said, there is one large flaw: importing MP3s! I spoke with the customer support staff at Fisher Price and they said it was a legal issue with the owners of the MP3 format. I don't care!! Work it! To import the music and stories you already have on your computer, this is what you will have to do:
1. Burn all of the music and stories you would like to import onto a cd.
2. Copy the songs/stories from the cd to the Fisher Price FP3 software.
3. Transfer each song/story to the FP3 player.
4. Type in title and artist information for each song/story.
5. Choose an icon, or create an icon from scratch.
6. Assign the icon to the story/song.
This is a huge pain! Just filling my son's FP3 player took over 3 hours.
A word of advice to those of you buying the FP3 player as a gift, burn all of the music/stories onto a cd ahead of time! Block out a few hours to program the FP3 player Christmas morning or after the birthday party, or better yet, do it all ahead of time so that you give the gift ready to go out of the gift box to avoid a tantrum (yours & theirs).
Kudos Fisher Price on developing a nice portable digital music system for pre-schoolers. I blow a raspberry at you for the painful process you make parents go through.

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The Kid-Tough FP3 Player in Blue is a real digital player designed just for preschoolers. It's tough enough and easy enough for kids to use. We've also made it easy for parents to download hundreds of songs and stories onto the player from the Fisher-Price FP3 Song & Story Online Store, or from any CD. The Kid-Tough FP3 Player features: A backlit 1.4-inch LCD screen that uses icons to help kids recognize and choose their favorite songs and stories all by themselves; big buttons that make it easy to navigate; Kid-tough design that stands up to preschoolers play. Holds two hours of entertainment that's approximately 30 songs or 15 stories. Add an SD memory card to store even more. Headphones are sized just right for little ones and play at a safe volume; breakaway neck strap; six songs and two stories pre-loaded. With the software CD we've included, you can: access the Fisher-Price FP3 Song & Story Online Store; browse hundreds of kid-appropriate songs and stories, all in one place; read expert recommendations to help you choose and purchase online, anytime; copy music from CDs you already own to your player; change and manage your player's songs and stories; player software requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP; Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or above; 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM or higher recommended); 150 MB free hard-disc space for full installation; Video Graphics Card with 1024 x 768 resolution or higher; Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 with SP1 or later; Macromedia Flash plug-in; USBport; Optional for Online Store: Internet connection (broadband connection recommended). Requires 2 AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries.

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Digital Blue Disney Mix Max - Digital player - flash 512 MB - WMA, MP3, protected WMA (DRM 9), protected WMA (DRM 10) - video playback - display: 2.2" - blue chrome Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this toy 9 months ago thinking it would be good to upload videos on for my 9 year old to watch while on the go. The mix max itself is very lightweight, looks metallic but definitely I had my doubts at first. The biggest disappointmet was the lack of movies to buy from disney. They were always sold out at the store or online. I did do some research and found out successfully how to get my own dvds onto this thing. There is a software that you can download online for about $25. Anyway it was called ImTOO DVD ripper Platinum or ImToo DVD to Pocket PC Ripper . There is a free trial version for you to try before you buy. I did, and basically you insert your DVD into your computer and this software converts it to wmv files which is what the mixmax uses. Then you save the file onto your computer and drag the file onto an SD card. Now uploaded onto the SD card, you insert the card in your mixmax and wala, you have your own dvd movie of your choice on the mix max. The files are small, but I did download "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone" into a 1 gb card with room to spare for I guess one more movie. The quality of the movie was very good, sound wise and picture wise. All her friends are amazed at her mixmax and want one now.

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Get plugged in with Disney Mix Max. With a cool ice blue color, this tiny, pocket-sized player is entertainment on the go! Full-function player can be used to watch movies, TV shows or music videos; listen to MP3s; or check out digital photos. It features kid-friendly navigation and easy-to-use playback controls.
Compatible with MP3, WMA audio and WMV/MP4 video files. Connects to your home computer to download files. Includes everything you need for connection, including a USB port and rechargeable battery. Measures 4" x 2".

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Disney Mix Stick MP3 Player - Tinker Bell Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter is 8 and she loves this. We haven't purchased any of the mix-sticks yet but she's transferred a lot of music from CD's and downloads on I-tunes. It stores up to 500 songs. The head phones that come with it won't stay in her ear. I purchased a new set of head phones and it seems fine now. Overall a good product for the money. Small, compact, colorful. No on-screen display, so you have to advance the songs by arrow to get to the song you're looking for.

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Disney 512Mb Mix Stick Princess Flower Mp3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)People who are afriad to take thier Ipod, cellphone or other expensive player to the gym or trail running will love this option. I picked up the "Nightmare Before Christmas" version. I had low expectations, owing to a consumer review that said the sound quality was poor. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this player performes very well, the sound is great, and the controls are easily mastered.
The player has an on/off switch, repeat and shuffle buttons, and a typical skip forward, skip backward, play/pause volume up and down layout.
The lanyard my player came with was a plastic lanyard which does not easily pull off. the lanyard's materials do not absorb sweat or odor.
I did not use the included earbuds- I had several pairs of my own already that I preferred.
I also did not use the included software- I doubt it will run on my Windows Vista system, but the songs are easily placed on the player as though it were a thumbdrive.
The built-in rechargable battery has more than enough power between charges- I've used mine off and on for a couple days between charges. The manual says you can expect 8-10 hour playtime continuously.
Pros: Solid player, inexpensive and unique.
Ease of use. Slot for SD (most inexpensive media available) in case the included memory is lacking. Laynard is durable.
Cons: Software is out of date, no LCD screen of any kind. The player's fast forward is difficult to use, so picking up a podcast or audio book where you left off is difficult; the player automaticly returns to the beginning of a song or chapter when the player is powered off.
All in all, it is no ipod replacement. However, if you are looking for a first MP3 player for a child or one that you can have at the gym or out running, this is a great choice.

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Disney Mix Stick - Princess Flowers 512MB. With the Disney Mix Stick digital music player, you can play music right away with Disney Mix Clips-full Cds of music on tiny SD cards! It's easier than downloading; no computer required!Just plug and play!Includes:Earbuds, Lanyard, Software CD, User Guide.Supports WMA/MP3. Built-in rechargeable battery- 8 hour playback.

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Transformers Movie Beatmix Bumblebee Review

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(More customer reviews)After knowing what the TMX Elmo can do for $40, I figured this Beatmix would be pretty sweet. I doesnt move its feet or its arms, just twists its waist a little, bops its head, and lifts the doors. Also, I tried playing several songs with different beats (techno, rock, rap, country, etc) and I can't see the difference in dances.

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Beatmix Bumblebee is a speaker for your MP3 player (not included) or music player. So much more than just an action figure, Beatmix "speaks" music and has a beat builder that allows it to dance to each new rhythm. In a twist of customized cool, Beatmix Bumblebee takes your tunes and samples them back to you with effects and sounds from the new Transformers movie. Touch Beatmix Bumblebee to mix new music, or pose its arms and sit back to watch it dance to different sound effects. It's more than meets the ear!
Beatmix Bumblebee works with most music devices (not included). Plus it easily connects to any standard headphone jack on a variety of audio devices with the included plug cable. Requires 4 "AAA" batteries, not included.

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DISNEY MP3 ASSORTED MIX STICK Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this item for my 7 years old daughter, she loves it, its user friendly, she enjoys it and just enough for her age. It works perfectly and the price was great. I bought it for Christmas and the company that sold it to me was very responsive in the shipping of this item, it was delivered even before the date it was supposed to.

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Perfect for Disney Princess fans and music lovers alike, this quality MP3 Player lets young princesses listen to music on the go.
Features:
256MB built-in memory
Plays both VMA and MP3 audio files
SD/MMC card slot expandable up to 1GB (additional memory sold separately)
Up to 8 hours of playback with built-in rechargeable battery
Holds up to 120 songs/8 hours of WMA music; or 60 songs/4 hours of MP3 music
Includes direct USB 2.0 connector
Stereo earbud headphones
Rechargeable lithium battery
Lanyard with safety release
Easy-to-use Windows media software CD
Small, portable design measuring 1.5"W x 4.2"H

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Disney Mix Stick MP3 Player - Tinker Bell 2 Purple Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my niece's 8th birthday. I was leery of purchasing an electronic device for her because if it screwed up she'd be disappointed and I'd be mad. Having to use the computer to update and add music to it could be annoying but it's turned out to be easy. I thought about getting her an iPod but the fact that you can only use iPod with iTunes. With this MP3 you can buy music from anywhere and load it onto this MP3. I love the fact this player has separate Disney music SD cards you can use and you can buy an SD card to expand the space of your player.
The only con I have is that you have to plug it into the computer to see what music you have on it. Nearly all MP3's have a screen/scroll reader to see what's playing, considering how well this one is doing; I really wish she could see the stats on the songs. Other than that this purchase, which was her choice, was a great buy. It's her first MP3 player and if she takes care of it, it certainly won't be her last.

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Groove to your favorite tunes with the help of this teeny tiny MP3 player. Jazzed up in your favorite Disney theme, it features 512MB of internal memory -- that means you can boogie for up to eight hours with WMA-file songs or up to four hours with MP3-file songs. Adding up to 1 GB of memory is a cinch with the included SD memory slot (memory not included). Plus, there's no computer required when you use it with Disney Mix Clips, sold separately. Includes a USB connector, earbuds, lanyard and software, rechargeable lithium battery. Measures 1.5" x 4".

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Kid Tough Fp3 Player Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great idea for a great marketing group . . . little kids who want to listen to music "just like the big kids." The FP3 has a few issues of it own, but the speakers were disappointing. The sound quality is not good. Even with the volume turned up it is difficult to hear. Another huge down fall is that a power cord is not available . . . so you can end up going through batteries pretty fast. To top it all off, my son has difficulty getting the FP3 correctly mounted into the speaker unit on his own. Overall we were very disappointed with this accessory.

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Want to listen to the Kid-Tough FP3TM Player along with your little one? Put the headphones aside, add the Kid-Tough FP3TM Player Speakers and you can listen to favorite songs and stories together! And dont forget about the Fisher-Price Song&Story Online Store, where you can download hundreds of kid-appropriate songs and stories anytime! Requires 4 "C" (LR14) batteries (not included). (Kid-Tough FP3TM player sold separately.)

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Zune 16 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I start talking about the Zune I have to say that I've had several mp3 players in the past, from flash-based to HD-based. My newest one is this 8GB Zune. I got my Zune about a week ago, after getting rid of my 3G 8GB Nano, that I was not happy with. So this is why I'm more satisfied with the Zune vs. the Nano...
Hardware
-Shape is easier to hold and use than WS Nano
-LCD is glass, more durable and sharper than plastic on Nano
-Zune Touch Pad is more responsive and precise vs. click wheel
-Wireless sharing/syncing option
-Built-in FM Tuner
-Better sound quality even without EQ...I just hated how bad the Nano sounds even with Shure headphonesSoftware
-Very simple and easy
-Asthetically better than iTunes
User Interface
-No Coverflow but interface is more organized and intuitive
-Customizable background, not an option on Nano
-Easier to read
I have not tested the battery life but it's rated close to the Nano so I'll live with whatever it really is. One thing I haven't checked on but someone else wrote about was the Zune not being a UMS Device when plugged in. Hopefully that's something Microsoft can/will change so that you can store other files on it. Overall, I'm must more satisfied with this player than the Nano.

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Zune starts with a digital media player and adds a twist. You can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures or your homegrown tracks directly from Zune to Zune. You can listen to the full-length songs that you receive up to three times in three days, flag the ones you like and easily buy them the next time you sync up. You can discover new music in the Zune Marketplace, and show off your favorite pictures and videos on the big, bright screen. Zune has all that and a built in FM tuner, too. Let your inner DJ run wild.

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Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Music Player with Microphone - Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I was skeptical of purchasing this item, since although Fisher-Price is a great brand, there haven't been the greatest reviews on some of the other "Kid Tough" items. But I am SO GLAD I did!
This was purchased as a birthday present for my 3 year old. He loves music, and I had contemplated buying him an Ipod Touch for his birthday for the music and games, but instead purchased this and Leapster Explorer.
It holds a good amount of music, around 50-60 songs, depending on the length. The sound is loud but not too loud. The microphone is cute and my son loves to sing along with his music.
It is VERY durable, and I don't worry about my son playing with it, even though drops are inevitable.
The setup is very simple, you download software from fisher price and then it has a very simple uploader for your songs.
Overall, I think this is a great choice for any child who loves music and has their favorite songs. The battery power leaves a bit to be desired, so I would invest in rechargeable batteries.

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